I saw this on the Jefferson County Mailing list and since some of the names mentioned St. Louis, I thought I would forward to this list. Thanks, Sharon Just to remind everyone -- Charlotte's Pearls are now archived permanently at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ote/usa_genealogy/mo_newspaper.htm -------------------------------- Jefferson Democrat Hillsboro, Jefferson County, Missouri Part II WEDNESDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 1884 Mrs. Emma HINCHEY of South St. Louis died in that city on the 3rd inst., and was buried in the De Soto cemetery on the 4th. She was a sister to Probate Judge ELKINS, a resident of this city for many years, and well known and much esteemed by many friends here. She was only 18 years of age and died of consumption - De Soto WATCHMAN. Our young friend, Hermann SIEMERS, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony, one day last week, by a Priest in St. Louis. His bride is a young lady from St. Louis, and is intelligent, amiable and handsome. Her maiden name was Lena JOHNS. Last Saturday, the enfare took place at their residence, three miles from Hillsboro, which was enjoyed by some fifty of their friends. The J.D. was represented by 'Squire SHEIBLE, who did ample justice to the eatibles and drinkables but some of the ladies say that he is too modest and bashful for a successful reporter, and wondered how he ever mustered enough courage to ask a lady to be his wife. This has always been a mystery to the 'Squire too. The leading spirit of the evening was a sister of the groom, who never tired in entertaining those present, while Willie DEER had control of the refreshments. About 11 o'clock p.m., a splendid supper was devoured by the hungry company, shortly after which some began making preparations to go home, among the first was ye reporter. May Hermann and his wife always be as happy as they were last Saturday night. <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.